Our Best Slow Cooker Recipes and Tips on How to Use Yours

The Cut of Meat

When cooking chicken, use thighs in place of breasts whenever possible. There is a little extra fat in the thighs, which will help to keep the meat from drying out. Beef is more forgiving as it naturally contains more fat. Inexpensive, tougher cuts do well in a slow cooker so choose stewing beef over sirloin if possible.